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necktiea strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnektaɪ/

Example Sentences

  • His necktie was so tight that he looked like a gift-wrapped present.
  • The job interview requires candidates to wear a necktie.
  • He spent ten minutes trying to tie his necktie perfectly.

necktie

NOUN

[/ˈnektaɪ/]

a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

a well-dressed businessman stands before a mirror adjusting a striped silk tie around his neck. He carefully pulls the wide end through the knot while tucking it under his pressed white shirt collar. The tie falls neatly down the front of his shirt, completing his professional appearance. A store clerk nearby holds additional ties and nods approvingly at the customer's choice. Other business suits and formal accessories hang in the background on elegant displays.  a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
💡 Concept

a well-dressed businessman stands before a mirror adjusting a striped silk tie around his neck. He carefully pulls the wide end through the knot while tucking it under his pressed white shirt collar. The tie falls neatly down the front of his shirt, completing his professional appearance. A store clerk nearby holds additional ties and nods approvingly at the customer's choice. Other business suits and formal accessories hang in the background on elegant displays. a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

High-tie for success, but why tie so tight?
🎵 Rhyme

High-tie for success, but why tie so tight?

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnektaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnektaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Rootneck + tie

🎵Rhyme

high-tiewhy-tie
high-tie
why-tie

🔗Collocations

silk necktie
tie a necktie
loosen one's necktie
striped necktie
formal necktie

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His necktie was so tight that he looked like a gift-wrapped present.

The job interview requires candidates to wear a necktie.

He spent ten minutes trying to tie his necktie perfectly.

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks my necktie is the world's most expensive toy.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tiecravatbow tieneckwear

Antonyms

open collarcasual wear

Related

shirtcollarformal wearbusiness attiresuit

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